Favorite Christmas Inspirations for 2010

As I reviewed the holiday post I have written and ready to go, it dawned on me why not show the  images here  that are my favorite this year. So, that is what I decided to blog about- my personal favorites!!

I did a guest post on this very subject over at Providence LTD.  I used some of the images below, but not all of them. I continue to add to my file as the season progresses.  En-JOY!♪♫♪♫

Country Living Image

This is one of my all-time favorites. I love black and white with a pop of green. The simplicity of this image is so appealing to me. If I see stripes, especially  black and white stripes, I am in heaven!!

Another simple idea, but this time it has a little more elegant flair. I love an understated elegant look.

Simple Elegance at it’s best!

I have already shown this one on my blog and it was a favorite among my reader’s.

I think this is just a really simple and fun idea. Bottomless cylinders  are used here and the lights have white wire to keep it, yet again, simple!!

I love how they spelled out a word with natural greenery. I have a real love for anything with words, letters or numbers.

I love the festive look on the backs of these chairs.

Speaking of backs of chairs- I love a little whimsy and I think these angel wings would do the trick!

If you were having an adult party this would be a great way to light up your stairway.

A fun little touch for your outside stairs leading up to your porch.

 

Speaking of porches, if one wreath is good and two is better, three has to be the best!!!

 

No surprise  here!! Black and white is my favorite!!

Can you imagine how this looks at night?  I want all of these lanterns hanging in my yard!!

Cute to have white churches all decked out for the holidays. The color scheme here is so so pretty. Who needs a mantel if you have an old upright piano?

A snowy Christmas would be nice, but it probably won’t be happening in my California neighborhood.

Clever idea! Cluster your ornaments and hang in the window.

I adore wrought iron gates and I have several older ones in my backyard. I think this idea is so clever!

Leave it to Ms. Stewart!!! So clever and all the elements just work well together!!

Simple elegance! Notice the tie-backs!!

This is just cute!!!

More Simple Elegance!!

Better Homes and Gardens

I think the use of natural elements is always a good idea. I think the little banner-like cloth hanging is adorable.

 I would take it one step further and add words like, Peace, Joy, Love!! What would you add to the banners?

If some of these images look familiar to you all I might have used them in other post.

I hope you have enjoyed just a little glimpse into the images that are inspiring my  decorating this year.

I promise I will have pictures of my home this week. You will be able to see which of the above images I used in my own home this year, with just a bit of my own personal touch.

I have been having some technical difficulties with my camera:

• I am a horrible photographer and can’t seem to get the lighting right!
• I left my camera at my son’s house(now that would put a stop to my picture taking for sure!

Be sure and come back this week to check out what I did in my 2010 Christmas Decor!!!

Merry, Merry Christmas!!

“Enjoy the Process” Of:

Everything that you are doing to make your own Christmas Home!

Kathysue